Our Rotary Foundation Advocate

Foundation Advocate Steve Hellersperk with
President Pam Wall 

Steve Hellersperk, our club's Area Rotary Foundation Advocate, and immediate Past President of the Morehead City Noon Rotary Club was the guest speaker during the July 22, 2013 Meeting of the Newport Rotary Club.

Steve's role as a Rotary Foundation advocate is to work as a team with the Area Assistant Governor, and the Area Membership Advocate to help serve clubs and be resources. Area I are all of the Rotary clubs in Carteret County. Steve talked about getting to know his new role, which he began July 1. he spoke of the power of the Rotary Foundation to do "big things" like sustainable projects and Polio Immunization, and to bring solutions of scale to some of these projects, as well as people with a passion to "do good in the world". He also shared some about his unique background as a child of the Polish underground in World War II, and the very lucky trip he and his mother took toward the end of the War during the Russian occupation, on a "purchased" American visa.

In other club discussion, the vacancies on the Newport Town Council and Mayoral position were discussed, and it's reflection on the want of citizens to take up the mantle of leadership. Thanks were voted to Newport Rotarians Mayor Derryl Garner and Councilman Steve Blizzard for their past leadership. Maher Sakali provided the hors d'oeuvres. President Pam Wall presided.       

Rotary- Morehead City Marlins Social July 16

Rotarians are gathering at the Morehead City Marlins game Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 6:00pm for a meal and baseball game.

Come see your friends and cheer on the home team!  

Governor brings Annual Message to Club

Gov. Andy Chused and Newport Rotary President Pam wall

Newport Rotary was privileged to have District Governor Andy Chused as its guest at its Monday 5:30pm Meeting July 15, 2013. Each year the Governor is charged with bringing the Rotary International President's message and theme to clubs, and this year, RI President Ron Burton's theme "Engage Rotary, Change Lives" was highlighted.

Governor Andy's message was informative and inspiring, as he urged participation in community events, international projects through The Rotary Foundation, and the building of membership.

Governor Andy thanked the Newport Rotary Club for having a good percentage of members at his installation, and said he was adding Newport Rotary's "Rotary Minute" to his "Best Practices" list in his talk to other clubs. Governor Chused is a member of the Morehead City Noon Rotary. Also attending with the Governor was Assistant Governor for Area 1 Clubs, Bill Kaeser.    

Gov. Andy Chused to Visit July 15

District Governor Andy Chused will visit the Club on July 15. Please be present to meet and greet Gov., Andy, who was installed a short 2 days ago! 

July 8 Patriotic Program

The July 8, 2013 Meeting of the Newport Rotary Club featured a patriotic program on the lives of the three signers of the Declaration of Independence from North Carolina. The program identified the sacrifices made by each of the signers, their varied backgrounds, and the fact that all of them died by age 50. North carolina led the Continental Congress in one important respect. They were adamant about a protection for individual rights - that ultimately turned into unwavering support for the "Bill of Rights" amendments to the Constitution. The program was presented by Bevin Wall. 

New Meeting Time Announced

By unanimous vote of the membership of the club present at the July 1, 2013 meeting, the club decided to change its meeting time to 5:30-6:30 PM Mondays. Snacks and beverages will be provided, except during service meetings.